Betty Merle Ritchey's obituary , Passed away on June 13, 2025 in Nicholasville, Kentucky

Betty Merle Ritchey

August 30, 1943 - June 13, 2025 (81 years old)

Nicholasville, Kentucky

Betty Merle Ritchey's obituary , Passed away on June 13, 2025 in Nicholasville, Kentucky

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Kerr Brothers Funeral Home

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Betty Merle Ritchey

August 30, 1943 - June 13, 2025 (81 years old)

Nicholasville, Kentucky


Betty Merle Ritchey Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Betty Merle Ritchey of Nicholasville, Kentucky, whose life came to an end on June 13, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Merle Ritchey to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her children, Janie Johnson, Allen Johns (Susanne), Linda Johns, Christine Johns and Robert Johns (Carol); her daughter-in-law Judy Johns; her friend Pat Taulbee; her husband Raymond Ritchey; her parents, John Manies and Christine Manies; her siblings, Barbara Kidwell, Louie Manies and Bill Manies; her son Steve Johns; and her daughter-in-law Gail Johns. She was also cherished by 24 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home



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June 16, 2025

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Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - E. Main
463 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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June 18

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Kerr Brothers Funeral Home
463 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

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